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Bob Wooton reflects on legendary Cash gig with RS Country

April 18, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0
RS Country reports on another recent death by way of a chat they recently had with legendary Guitarist Bob Wootton who joined Johnny Cash’s band in 1968, “the only man who could fill the shoes of […]
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Barry Marshall Everitt – RIP

April 18, 2017 Mark Whitfield 1
One of americana’s greatest supporters in the UK, promoter Barry Marshall Everitt has died following a lengthy battle with cancer. His wife Bex posted on his Just Giving page over the weekend: “Sadly after a monstrous battle […]
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John Prine to publish first ever songbook

April 13, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0
You can catch John Prine (if you’re quick) in the UK next week when he plays dates in London, Glasgow and Manchester (details here), but in the meantime is it too early to start putting a […]
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Miranda Lee Richards: “Lucid I Would Dream” – Listen

April 13, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0
Following 2016’s “Echoes Of The Dreamtime” album, LA-based Miranda Lee Richards has announced the release of new album “Existential Beast” on June 16th via Invisible Hands Music, a “beautifully constructed album characteristic of the effortless, 70’s […]
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Listen to Margo Price concert via NPR

April 13, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0
Margo Price was easily one of the most memorable acts of the last year’s (wet) End of the Road. NPR Music report: “Breakout country artist Margo Price makes her debut on Mountain Stage, recorded live at the Civic […]

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Cajun Corner – 2 Coreys, and Cajun country’s most decorated academic

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This time around, we’ve got new albums from a brace of Coreys, a new single from a feted musician and poet, plus a landmark anniversary for a beacon of Louisiana music. MoMojo Records are releasing a […]
Lori Mckenna at New Bedford Summerfest 1st July 2006
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For The Sake Of The Song: Lori McKenna “Drinkin’ Problem”

June 1, 2026 1
The New York Times recently published a list of what they say are the “30 Greatest Living American songwriters”, and while it was nice to see Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and Brandy Clark make the cut, […]
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Album Reviews

Deer Tick “Coin-O-Matic”

June 1, 2026 0
Eclectic collection from the Rhode Island four-piece celebrating their roots, families and local people. Three years after their Emotional Contracts album, Deer Tick return with their latest collection. The title is taken from the name of […]

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Interview: Ben Vaughn on being true to yourself and the joys of recording an album in your car

May 29, 2026 0
To say Ben Vaughn has had an eclectic musical career would be a gross understatement. He grew up in the Philadelphia area, and his journey into music began when a kind uncle gave him a Duane […]
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Interview: Beau Jennings – In Tribute to Will Rogers and the Verdigris

May 27, 2026 0
If History was your favourite class in school, raise your digital hand. Only two? Come on, the subject is not that dull. Now pay attention. Today, we are going to learn about a river called the […]
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Interview: Truman Sinclair – “it’s hope or die pretty much”

May 26, 2026 3
Chicago-born and LA-based singer-songwriter Truman Sinclair will be a new name to many AUK readers, although the more observant of you will have noticed his song Joel Roberts topped my top tracks of 2025 list published […]

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Ray Wylie Hubbard “Co-Starring Too”

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Eccentric, outlaw poet-songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard has created another collaborative album of pure joy. Late bloomers of the world can take heart at the career of Ray Wylie Hubbard. The 75-year-old Oklahoma-born and mostly Texas-raised iconoclastic […]
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Giant Sand release 25 year anniversary reissue “Chore of Enchantment”, UK dates next month

March 11, 2024 1
Fire Records has announced the reissue of Giant Sand’s ‘Chore Of Enchantment’, a quarter of a century after its original release on Thrill Jockey / Loose.  The final output of the trio, the album features main […]
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Jason Isbell appears on Andrew Marr Show

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Jason Isbell made an appearance on the Andrew Marr show yesterday morning playing the track If We Were Vampires from his latest album.  Described by Marr as “the maverick star of americana” you can catch the […]

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